The Japanese in Brazil

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"This paper will discuss an aspect of the history of Brazil, the settlement of the Japanese in Brazil. The paper will discuss some of the earliest Brazilian settlement patterns, focusing on the settlements of Japanese immigrants. The discussion will continue into more recent history, particularly the problems related to Japanese settlements during World War II.


Most Japanese came to Brazil sometime after 1899 and settled in agricultural regions like Sao Paulo, Parana and Mato Grosso. The Japanese colonies in Brazil are known as cysts, though they are also called quistos by Brazilians. These Japanese colonies tended to be close knit, with the Japanese preserving their cultural traits and resisting assimilation. During World War II, these Japanese colonies tended to be very nationalistic in favor of Japan. When it became apparent that Japan was losing World..."

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